AVP, Third-Party Risk Management in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AVP, Third-Party Risk Management based in United States.

As the AVP, Third-Party Risk Management, you will play a strategic leadership role in strengthening and evolving an enterprise-wide third-party risk program within a highly regulated financial environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks associated with third-party relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations and internal governance standards. This role combines strategic oversight with operational execution, offering the opportunity to influence enterprise risk practices, enhance reporting capabilities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will also mentor high-performing teams, partner with senior leadership, and provide meaningful insights that support informed business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced risk professional seeking to make a lasting impact in a collaborative and purpose-driven organization.

• Lead the execution, governance, and continuous enhancement of the enterprise Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational risk appetite.
• Oversee risk-based due diligence, third-party assessments, ongoing monitoring activities, and lifecycle management while promoting consistent and well-documented risk practices.
• Partner with business leaders, vendor relationship owners, legal, procurement, compliance, information security, and other stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate third-party risks.
• Review and challenge risk assessments, monitor key risk indicators, and escalate significant issues, concentration risks, control gaps, and emerging threats through established governance processes.
• Develop and maintain TPRM policies, standards, workflows, reporting dashboards, and Board-level presentations that provide meaningful visibility into enterprise risk exposure.
• Lead responses to regulatory examinations, internal audits, and independent reviews while driving remediation efforts and ensuring ongoing regulatory readiness.
• Champion program maturity initiatives by improving processes, governance, automation, reporting, GRC capabilities, and data quality while mentoring team members and fostering a strong risk culture.

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (such as CTPRP, CTPRA, CRMA, FRM, CPA, or CIA) are preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Third-Party Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk, or a related discipline within a financial services or regulated environment.
• Proven experience leading enterprise risk programs, governance initiatives, and cross-functional teams while managing complex third-party risk portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations, TPRM lifecycle management, enterprise risk frameworks, governance practices, and regulatory expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare executive and Board-level reporting, dashboards, and risk analyses that translate complex information into actionable business insights.
• Experience working with GRC platforms, risk assessment tools, issue management systems, and enterprise reporting solutions is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic initiatives.

• Competitive compensation with bonus or variable incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and additional employee benefit programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Group life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and bank holidays.
• Wellness initiatives and employee engagement programs.
• Employee resource groups, recognition programs, and corporate social responsibility opportunities.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture focused on professional development, innovation, and career growth.